Shortlist for capital’s best new buildings includes five schemes by Morris + Company, three by AHMM and three by Howells
RIBA has named all 72 projects vying for this year’s RIBA London Awards with the 2026 shortlist including five schemes by Morris + Company, three by AHMM and three by Howells.
Two projects by RSHP, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair and The Emory, are also competing to be named one of the capital’s best new buildings, along with Renzo Piano’s Paddington Square and David Kohn’s Smart’s Place.
Morris + Co’s shortlisted schemes are include Camden Hub, designed with interiors architect Axiom Architects, an early plot on the Canada Water masterplan designed with White Ink, and Harold Moody Helath Centre.
The practice is also sharing a place on the list with with AHMM, Stanton Williams, DSDHA and East for the Norton Folgate redevelopment.
AHMM’s two other projects are Arthur Stanley House and phase one of The Brentford Project, designed with Maccreanor Lavington and Howells, while the latter has also been shortlisted for UNCLE Wembley Gardens and Eden Dock.
The annual shortlist, which is always by far the biggest out of all RIBA Regional Awards, is split into five regions of the capital with East London picking up the most entries with 16 projects.
Other projects vying for the awards include Feilden Fowles’ Natural History Museum garden and O’Donnell + Tuomey’s Sadler’s Wells East.
RIBA London Director, John Nahar, said: “This year’s London shortlist showcases talent across multiple sectors, from private residences and affordable housing to major cultural institutions, education, healthcare, and more.
He added: ”It is equally encouraging to see such a wide range of practices represented. The presence of sole practitioners and SMEs alongside some of the industry’s most established names, reflects the strength, depth, and diversity of London’s architectural landscape.
”Together, these shortlisted projects demonstrate the innovation, commitment, and creative energy that shapes our city. Congratulations to all the teams and individuals recognised this year.”
All projects shortlisted for RIBA Awards will be visited by a regional jury with the winning projects to be announced later this spring.
The winners will then be considered for several RIBA London Special Awards, including the RIBA London Sustainability Award and RIBA London Building of the Year, before being considered for a RIBA National Award, which will be announced this summer.
The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects and announced in September. The Stirling Prize winner will be announced in October.
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